RATHDRUM — A recent drama residency from the Missoula Children’s Theatre prompted Lakeland Joint School District to apologize last week after some audience members complained that a staff member was transgender.
“This event was not intentional on our part and has been identified as a weakness of vetting guest speakers or school assembly groups who are coming to our schools. I have already talked to the board about this. We love our students and never want to put them in uncomfortable or unsafe situations. Please accept my apologies,” wrote Lisa Arnold, school superintendent, on a social media post addressing the issue.
The weeklong theater program culminated with Athol Elementary students…
